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If you’ve left getting a Father’s Day gift until the last minute – or you just want some handmade gift inspiration – here is a roundup of 9 simple craft ideas that will keep the kids busy and are sure to put a smile on dad’s face.
1. Father’s Footsteps Poem Keepsake
See the full tutorial from Fun Handprint Art.
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2. Monster Hug Card
Follow the step-by-step instructions from Kids Craft Room.
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3. You Rock Dad
Grab the printable template from Katarina’s Paperie.
4. DIY Photo Frame
Get the tutorial at Happiness is Homemade.
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5. Make cool cookies
Try out the recipe and decoration ideas from Tell Love and Party.
![DIY Father's Day Gifts: Rad Dad cookies, a delicious homemade gift for Father's Day](https://cdn.mumsgrapevine.com.au/site/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Homemade-Fathers-Day-Gift_Rad-Dad-cookies.jpg)
7. Origami Shirt Card
See the full tutorial from Hello, Wonderful.
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Get the tutorial and printable from My Sister’s Suitcase.
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8. Labels for Dad
Check out this great idea from The Happy Scraps.
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9. 5 things I love about Dad
With colourful textas, eight wood sticks from a craft store and some artistic flair your son or daughter can easily whip up this “5 things I love about DAD” gift.
Use tape to secure the sticks and secure with a ribbon – there you have a gift straight from the heart that Dad will absolutely love!
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If you decide to DIY this year’s Father’s Day gift, make sure to take a photo of your amazing creation and share it on Facebook or Instagram. Don’t forget to tag @melvillemums!